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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 398.91 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 398.91 and 201.13 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 398.91 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/398.91 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 398.91 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 80,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,234.40/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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